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•The mistress, sultry yet sophisticated, played a larger part in the play, Death of A Salesman, than most would imagine.
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The mistress, sultry yet sophisticated, played a larger part in the play, Death of A Salesman, than most would imagine. While she does not make an appearance in the play, she does appear in Willy's remembered time. During his daydreams, she is referred to as "the woman". The woman in Death of A Salesman never appears in the play, but has a noteworthy presence because she affects the action, theme, and the development of other characters. As an outcome of having a mistress, Willy's fragile ego is boosted. For example, while he is on his lengthy business trips, she lavishes him attention and affirmation. Willy's last name, Loman, gives insight into the fact that many people do not see Willy as a successful man. The woman, on the other hand, does. Furthermore, she tells him that she selected him out of all the salesmen. This makes him feel quite...
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